If you're doing any kind of graphics work, the GPU is actually the less "expensive resource" as it will do it faster and more efficiently. Any kind of <canvas>

If you're doing any kind of graphics work, the GPU is actually the less "expensive resource" as it will do it faster and more efficiently. Any kind of <canvas> work, graphs/charts, browser games, animations, and video all will perform better with some GPU assistance. The alternative is run everything on a CPU and get a more limited experience and have your CPU maxed out to 100% a lot more.